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culture, arts, letters

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Well-Kept Secret

We all know what most people with no connection to Buffalo do not, that Buffalo is a cultural center. We all know about the Albright-Knox, Shea's, Studio Arena, the Philharmonic, ArtPark and the rest. We may not know about some great novels written about the city by local or native authors, and about places to enjoy or purchase a piece of contemporary Buffalo culture. We will offer a growing sample of such gems over time. For now, here's a good start (below).


And once you've looked at our site, here's one that has 1400 pages of WNY culture: Mark Donnelly's Cultural Niagara .  You'll be glad you made the extra click.



A Buffalo Coffee Table Book

Speaking of Mark Donnelly, look below, or go to Buffalo Bookshelf for more about his great book, The Fine Art of Capturing Buffalo. 



 


An expat's dream come true. Browse Mike Mulley's collection of framed and unframed photography of the Buffalo that is and the Buffalo that was at Queen City Gallery, and for less than the price of a nice dinner where you're living now, take something home you can hang in your office or living room.

THE LITERARY SCENE

 

Hot New Buffalo Ex-Pat's Memoir

Buffalo Gal by Laura Pederson.




See review and author piece.

 


Novels about Buffalo

 

Several years ago four novels appeared relatively close to each other that were set in the Niagara Frontier.




Joyce Carol Oates' The Falls



Loren Belfer's novel, City of Light


BuffaloExPat publisher John Wingspread Howell has written two novels (of a total of three) primarily or significantly set in Buffalo:

 

        Naked in Church  St. Jude's Gospel


See more about these four novels at



Other Buffalo Books



The Fine Art of
Capturing Buffalo

Mark Donnelly


For more about this book, see
ExPat Awards.


For Lovers of Books and Bookstores
Bob's Olde Books in Lewiston is worth the sidetrip if you're back in the area. Bob Gianaetti, a published poet, former college professor, and lover of books has created an environment in historic downtown Lewiston that is intimate, bookish, quaint and cozy. Anyone who loves books or bookstores will love this store. Bob will love to give you a personal tour of his favorites on the shelves, including first editions, all kinds of great finds.  More info on Bookshelf page.


Another ExPat Writer...
Have you heard of Jack Spiegelman? This guy's a real character. He's been away from Buffalo most of his life, but like most expats, still thinks of himself in Buffalo terms. Check his website, which he calls Bflo Writer. You'll learn about his seven books, his other exploits, and have an opportunity to contribute to his retirement fund. 

DRAMA IN AND
ABOUT BUFFALO

 



Ex-Pat Playwrite, but his work never left.


Thomas Dudzik: He's moved on, but his plays are set in Buffalo-- and often produced there! 


Enjoy this link.








Buffalo Themes in Literature, Cinema, TV, Theatre


Tell us what novels, movies, TV Shows, set in or about Buffalo, that best capture Buffalo-Niagara. Help us make a top ten list.

 

Would you include...

Buffalo Bill?

The Natural?

Hide in Plain Sight?


What else?








Give us your list then check the Buffalo International Film Festival's List: films shot in Buffalo and films about Buffalo.










CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES


Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra


 


 

From Michael Tilson Thomas to Jo Ann Falletta, still a world class orchestra, still a world class operation. Worth hearing when you're in town. Worth supporting even if you're not.